CHINA – Datonggou coal mine flooding in Heilongjiang province in China left 5 people dead who had earlier been trapped underneath, according to local reports on Tuesday. The flooding occurred at around 4.30 am Sunday (2030GMT Saturday) at the Datonggou coal mine in Jixi city, operated by Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co, according to the city’s […]
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North Korea Opens 5 New Hotels in Samjiyon City
NORTH KOREA – North Korea have opened 5 new hotels in Samjiyon city near Mount Paektu, the country’s tallest mountain, with Kim Jong Un stressing his intention to turn the region into a mountainous tourist destination. North Korea held ceremonies over the weekend to officially open the modern hotels at the Samjiyon Tourist Resort, the […]
Measles Cases in Australia 2025, Compared to 2024
AUSTRALIA – The measles cases in Australia in 2025 have almost tripled, as compared to 2024, according to local reports on Monday Dec. 22. Australia has recorded 168 measles cases so far this year, up from 57 cases reported in 2024. The rise comes as around 59 countries experienced large-scale measles outbreaks worldwide in 2024. […]
Traffic Accident in Indonesia Kills 16
INDONESIA – A traffic accident in Indonesia on Monday Dec. 22, involving a bus in the Central Java province killed at least 16 people and left 18 others injured. According to the officials, the passenger bus lost control after hitting the road divider and overturned. The bus, carrying 34 passengers, was traveling from the capital […]
South Korea Launches New Jeju Air Crash Investigation
SOUTH KOREA – South Korea have launched a new Jeju Air crash investigation in the 2024 plane crash that killed 179. A special parliamentary committee comprised of 18 members of the National Assembly began the investigation, which will run for at least 40 days. The committee plans to look closely into factors that may have […]
Venezuela Produces 1.2 Million Barrels of Crude Oil per Day
VENEZUELA – Despite US pressure, Venezuela have been able to reach its production targets with 1.2 million barrels of crude oil per day in 2025, according to Vice President Delcy Rodriguez. Workers at state oil company PDVSA achieved the target under the Productive Independence Plan and are preparing to increase production and meet 2026 goals, […]
Datonggou Coal Mine Flooding Traps 5
CHINA – Five people were trapped underground on Sunday Dec. 21, at Datonggou coal mine in Heilongjiang province, northeastern China. The incident took place around 4.30 am on Sunday at the Datonggou coal mine, operated by Heilongjiang Fengyuan Mining Co in Jixi city, the Jixi publicity department said. Local authorities have established a joint rescue […]
Belgian Government Institutions Hit by Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure
BELGIUM – The Belgian government institutions were hit by cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, with the attacks being credited to the DDoSia hacker group according to the country’s cybersecurity firm Secutec on Friday. According to the Belga news agency, citing Secutec, which monitors critical infrastructure for Belgium’s Cybersecurity Centre, nearly 1,250 distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks were […]
Bangladesh Protests Killing of Activist
BANGLADESH – Bangladesh protests the killing of a political activist for a second day on Friday Dec. 19, with people blocking roads and setting fire on several buildings. Protests erupted shortly after Sharif Osman Hadi, 32, died while undergoing treatment in a Singapore hospital on Thursday. Protesters in Dhaka also damaged the house of the […]
EU’s Plan on Using Frozen Russian Assets to Finance Ukraine Fails
BELGIUM – The European Union leaders’ plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine war effort failed, and instead settled on a €90 billion ($105 billion) EU borrowing package to cover Kyiv’s financing needs for the next two years. Speaking after a European Council meeting, Ursula von der Leyen said member states had agreed to […]
Christian Turner Becomes the New British Ambassador to the US
UK – Christian Turner is the new British ambassador to the US after being appointed by Keir Starmer to replace Peter Mandelson, who was sacked in September following his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Turner, who was appointed ambassador to the UN in May, was also political director at the Foreign Office from […]
Thai-Cambodia Border Clash Latest News Update
CAMBODIA – The Thai-Cambodia border clash continued for the 12th day on Thursday, with Thai F-16 fighter jets carrying out fresh airstrikes targeting Preah Vihear province. Thai jets bombed Phnom Kmoch and Peak Sbeak areas in the morning, local media outlet Fresh News reported, citing the Defense Ministry. “Cambodian forces will continue to protect Cambodia’s […]
Indian Members of Parliament Lok Sabha Passes Nuclear Energy Bill on Private Investments
INDIA – The members of the Indian lower house Lok Sabha on Wednesday Dec. 17, passed a nuclear energy bill that allows private investment in the sector. The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill (SHANTI) 2025 allows the entry of private players into the nuclear industry, which was previously reserved […]
Latest on Thai-Cambodia Border Clash as Death Toll Rises to 52
CAMBODIA – As the ongoing Thai-Cambodia border clash entered 11th day on Wednesday Dec. 17, the death toll from both sides have risen to 52. Cambodia’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday that the Thai army carried out artillery attacks and drone strikes in the border region, according to the Khmer Times. The ministry added that Cambodian […]
5-Day England Doctors Strike Begins Amidst Super Flu Virus Surge
UK – A 5-day England doctors strike begun on Wednesday Dec. 17, over pay and working conditions dispute, amidst the country’s National Health Service (NHS) warning of a surge in super flu virus cases. In a latest action over pay, thousands of resident doctors begin another walkout following British Medical Association (BMA) calls “the continuing […]